ACI Northwest 2007
FUND 5 - Combustion Safety
Thursday, February 22, 2007 · 10:20 AM - 11:50 AMIn both new and existing homes, combustion safety needs to be a priority. Review the potential hazards of combustion appliances, and discover the opportunities to increase their resilience to achieve long-term, safe operation. To achieve safety, the use and operation of combustion appliances must be seen as part of the house system. Find out how combustion safety can be verified with diagnostic procedures.
By attending this session, participants will
- Recognize the areas of vulnerability in both new and existing homes
- Identify opportunities for more resilient venting systems through code compliance and equipment selection
- Be aware of diagnostic tests that are done to assess combustion safety
- Have increased respect for whole house interactions
Keyword(s): backdrafting, carbon monoxide, codes, combustion appliance, combustion systems, combustion venting, depressurization, health & safety, heating systems, testing, spillage, venting, worst-case conditions
Type: Workshop
Track: Fundamentals
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
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